Thursday, May 26
IML registration, through Sunday – Pick up your weekend packages at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, beginning Thursday afternoon.
Bar Loop Bus Service Begins – Sorry, but transportation passes WILL NOT be available for those who do not purchase a weekend package.
IML Opening Ceremonies/Meet the Contestants
Presented by Recon.com
Doors open at 8 p.m. – Begins at 9 p.m., Hyatt Regency Chicago East Tower Gold Level – Grand Ballroom
Leather in Recovery Meetings
Thursday 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. and 11p.m.-12 a.m., Hyatt Regency Chicago, West Tower-Bronze Level, Water Tower
Friday, May 27
Leather Market Opening Day
Noon – 7:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Chicago East Tower Gold Level – Riverside Center
$2 donation, all proceeds go to the Leather Archives and Museum.
International Mr. Bootblack 2005 Contest
Friday – Sunday, Hyatt Regency Chicago, East Tower-Gold Level, Riverside Center
Leather in Recovery Meetings
Friday 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and 11 p.m.-12 a.m., Hyatt Regency Chicago, West Tower-Bronze Level, Water Tower
Saturday, May 28
Leather Market – 11:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m., Hyatt Regency Chicago East Tower Gold Level – Riverside Center, $2 donation, all proceeds go to the Leather Archives and Museum.
Leather in Recovery Meetings
Saturday 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 11 p.m. – 12 a.m., Hyatt Regency Chicago, West Tower-Bronze Level, Water Tower
International Mr. Bootblack 2005 Contest
Friday – Sunday, Hyatt Regency Chicago, East Tower-Gold Level, Riverside Center
‘Pecs and Personality’ (Physique Prejudging)
Presented by Interactive Male.com
Hyatt Regency – Grand Ballroom
Doors open at 8 p.m. – Begins at 9 p.m., Hyatt Regency Chicago East Tower Gold Level – Grand Ballroom
Sunday, May 29
Leather Market – Hours 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Chicago East Tower Gold Level – Riverside Center
$2 donation, all proceeds go to the Leather Archives and Museum.
International Mr. Bootblack 2005 Contest
Friday – Sunday, Hyatt Regency Chicago, East Tower – Gold Level, Riverside Center
Leather in Recovery Meetings
Sunday 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 11p.m. – 12 a.m., Hyatt Regency Chicago, West Tower-Bronze Level, Water Tower
International Mr. Leather 2005 Contest
Presented by Miller Lite
Navy Pier 600 East Grand, Chicago
Doors open at 4:00 p.m. – Contest starts at 5:00 p.m.
Salute! IML Closing Ceremonies
Presented by Leatherwerks
Doors open at 10:00 p.m. – Starts at 11:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Chicago East Tower Gold Level – Grand Ballroom
IML Victory Celebration Party
House of Blues – 329 N. Dearborn
After the contest ’til 4 a.m. – This is the first place to see the IML 2005 winners.
Monday, May 30
Leather Market – 11:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Chicago East Tower Gold Level – Riverside Center
$2 donation, all proceeds go to the Leather Archives and Museum.
Leather in Recovery Meetings
Monday 4 p.m. – 5p.m.
Hyatt Regency Chicago, West Tower-Bronze Level, Water Tower
IML Black & Blue Ball
Excalibur, 632 N. Dearborn Chicago, 8 p.m. – 4 a.m.